Growing up, the part of vacations with my family that I loved the most were always the road trips to get there. This was back before minivans with dvd players, Mp3 players, handheld video games and other new technology thatREAD MORE →

Today, I reinforced, for myself, a very important part of life. I think it’s worth talking about — how important it is to Just Show Up. Whether you want to or not, if invited or asked, always, just show up.READ MORE →

Farmers today have a lot of resources to help them navigate the challenges of raising healthy crops and livestock. Land grant universities, the Cooperative Extension Service, and federal agencies offer a wealth of technical information regarding everything from the depthREAD MORE →

Happy Independence Day! July 4th is my favorite holiday because it’s the start of summer, there is usually a fun party to go to, and we are free to celebrate the American way with a delicious family style potluck meal.READ MORE →

Someone asked me awhile back if I came along the path of organic and alternative agriculture because of my family background. Ah, life is full of ironies. My dad made his living after World War II as a crop duster.READ MORE →